Your new company - my client is one of the world's leading research and teaching universities based in the heart of London.

Your new role - The Finance Manager covers the key financial oversight and control over all operational and project aspects of the IT department, which represents a combined £40m+ capital and operational spend each year and is scheduled to increase significantly over time.

The role has three key elements of focus:

To bring effective financial business skills to the IT function by improving working processes and to drive financial responsibility and skills down into the department's management.

Act as the deputy for the Assistant Director of Finance (Estates, Facilities and IT)

We are seeking a candidate who has the following skills and experience:

Previous experience with IT operations and project management and control.

Ability to work independently and take decisions.

Robust personality and experience with dealing with director level and senior management.

Can demonstrate previous experience in ensuring financial control.

What you'll need to succeed - you will be a qualified accountant with significant experience in a senior finance role supporting large and complex activities. You will have done finance business partnering and have experience of writing and presenting business cases and reports. We are interested in hearing from candidates with a commercial background, particularly with an IT or construction focus. What you'll get in return - this is a unique opportunity to work with one of London's most prestigious Universities. You will be working in a dynamic environment where innovation is encouraged. As well as a generous salary and excellent development opportunities, you will also get an 18% pension and competitive annual leave.

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